Discover Vancouver's dirty history. Now staging acclaimed walking tours Prohibition City, Lost Souls of Gastown and special event Secrets of the Penthouse. If your idea of adventure is following your guide down lamplit alleyways, back to a world of illegal booze, opium dens, and unsolved murders, you'll love Forbidden Vancouver.

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Months of Operation

Please note:
We stage walking tours April through November. Some of our special events also run over the winter, including Secrets of the Penthouse and our hit Christmas play War For The Holidays.

Amenities & Facilities *

Accessible Facilities

* charges may apply

Policies & Restrictions

Cancellation Policy

Tour tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, we can reschedule your tour date with 24 hours notice.

Group Policy

We offer private tours for groups of four or more. Visit our website for further details.

Age Restrictions

Forbidden Vancouver walking tours are designed for adults and contain content that may not be appropriate for children. We do not recommend Forbidden Vancouver for under 16 years.

Clothing Gear Required

We recommend every guest brings a jacket and umbrella and wears sturdy comfortable footwear. In the spring and fall we recommend a hat, gloves and scarf. In the summer we recommend each guest brings water and sunscreen.

Mobility Restrictions

Guests must be comfortable being on their feet for at least 90 minutes and be able to walk at a moderate pace. Wheelchair users can be accommodated with advance notice.